On Monday, May 13, the Garfield County Commissioners held a public hearing on land use codes. Watch the video here. Under the video screen on the left side of the page, scroll down to “i. To consider a request for a text amendment to the Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 to amend Articles 1 […]
May 17, 2013
Parachute Creek spill: Day 71
Do not miss this exclusive KNDK interview with Dr. Theo Colborn on the Parachute Creek spill — Chemical Expert,Industry Workers Question Cleanup Methods at Natural Gas Contamination Site GVCA’s Leslie Robinson sounds off on CDPHE: Activist condemns state’s non-penalty for Williams Official: Williams penalty not off table CDPHE Director Dr. Chris Urbina says, “It is […]
May 16, 2013
Parachute Creek spill: Day 70
Click here for the last known map: Benzene Concentrations in Groundwater & Isoconcentration Map 4-19-13 State issues no penalties for plume … In response to a question from the Post Independent, Salley had indicated earlier in the email that the CDPHE’s decision about penalties should not be interpreted as meaning that the state does not […]
May 15, 2013
Parachute Creek spill: Day 69
Breaking news – Williams won’t be fined in liquids leak ********** CDPHE Update May 15 – Hazardous Waste Corrective Action Compliance Order on Consent Personnel from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (HMWMD) met with representatives of Bargath, LLC and Williams Company regarding the Hazardous Waste Compliance […]
May 15, 2013
CO west slope violates smog standards
Guardians Calls for More Aggressive Action to Cut Fracking Pollution in Colorado 2013 Smog Season Brings Major Clean Air Challenges for State; Western Colorado Violates for First Time Denver—Colorado air regulators will give a presentation this Thursday showing that the state’s smog problems are worsening, with monitors on the western slope now violating federal standards […]
May 14, 2013
BOCC pulls the plug on LoVa Trails
On Monday morning, the Garfield County Board of Commissioners publicly rescinded their commitment to LoVa Trails while insisting they honor their commitments. Lower Valley trail group wants county funding reinstated Watch the video here. Under the video screen on the left side of the page, scroll down to “iv. Lower Valley Trails Group (LoVa) – […]
May 14, 2013
Parachute Creek spill: Day 68
CDPHE Parachute Creek update for May 14, 2013 Parachute Creek Readings Readings Readings Readings Surface Water (5/9/13) (5/10/13) (5/11/13) (5/12/13) Sample Location CS6 4.4 ppb 3.5 ppb 3.7 ppb 2.6 ppb CS7 1.4 ppb 1.5 ppb 1.3 ppb 1.0 ppb CS8 .1 ppb Non-detect Non-detect Non-detect CS9 Non-detect Non-detect […]
May 13, 2013
Fracking: Sacrifice Zones of the American West
Head on over to the Radio Ecoshock Show and listen to their one-hour special Fracking: Sacrifice Zones of the American West featuring our good friend Bob Arrington, retired engineer, Battlement Mesa resident, and Chair of the Energy Committee of the Western Colorado Congress. Plus – Robert LeResche of Powder River Resource Council and the Western […]
May 13, 2013
Parachute Creek spill: Day 67
Weekend news roundup Pipelines are a big problem: Authority over faulty pipeline remains mystery Williams to install system to clean groundwater Williams Update — May 10: Company Deploys Additional Resources to Continue its Focus on Protecting Parachute Creek Water sampling test results at Williams Answers for Parachute website: Testing Results & Other Info ********** CDPHE […]
May 9, 2013
Parachute Creek spill: Day 63
Ever since this whole Parachute Creek spill situation unfolded, the one thing that has never ceased to amaze me is the arrogance of the industry. In this case – Williams – and by association WPX Energy. The article in today’s Daily Sentinel really shows you who they are. Williams delays gas plant expansion Sluggish market […]






May 17, 2013
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